PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RUN DMC its like that. Barker has chosen The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bark
vs
Barker

190 cm
41
235 lbs
42 - 21 - 0

180 cm
36
182 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barker sprawls well initially but Bark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bark.
Bark is trying to control the action in half guard but Barker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bark seems to be looking for submissions.

Barker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bark.
Bark frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark moves to back control.
Barker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Bark looking for the RNC.

Bark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barker is defending well though. Bark let's go of the attempt for now.
Barker turns into Bark and is now in his guard.
Bark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bark wants to stand and escape but Barker is having none of it.

Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bark uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bark shoots in and gets a takedown into Barker's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Bark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bark has Barker in his guard.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a couple of elbows.

Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bark wants to stand up but Barker is controlling him.
Bark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bark wants to get back to his feet but Barker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bark wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bark's head.
Bark keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bark wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Bark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Bark has wrist control.

Bark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bark has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Barker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking to sit in guard and control but Bark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barker dives on top into guard.
Bark is trying to keep Barker in close.

Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bark working a defensive guard here.
Barker stops Bark from standing up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barker postures up in Bark's guard and throws a big left but Bark blocks it.

Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker is pushing down on Bark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bark is fighting to maintain full guard but Barker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bark defending well though.

Barker is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bark still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bark has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Barker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bark is trying to control. Barker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bark trying to advance position but Barker counters by regaining guard.

Bark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bark, into his guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a big right hand that misses.
Barker trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Bark wants to sweep but no luck.
Bark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barker is controlling him.
Barker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bark's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker prevents Bark from getting back to his feet.
Barker advances to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barker throwing shots but Bark is blocking nicely.
Bark is looking to control Barker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bark avoid being mounted?
Bark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bark's head.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barker is aware though and is defending well.
Barker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barker looking to sit in guard and control but Bark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bark preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oakley Bark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Barker actively working from the bottom here.

Barker pushes Bark off and gets back to his feet.

Bark gets the takedown into side control.

Bark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oakley Bark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bark goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bark's guard! Nice work there by Barker!
Barker lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barker chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bark swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barker defends it easily.
Barker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.
Bark trying to keep a closed guard but Barker is proving a slippery customer.
Barker wants to control from the top but Bark keeps moving.

Bark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bark is pulling down on Barker's head. It's preventing any offense from Barker, at least for the moment.
Barker throwing strikes from guard but Bark blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barker has Bark in his guard.
Bark looking to pass the guard.
Bark won't allow Barker to sweep him here.
Bark trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
Bark wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oakley Bark wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Bark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barker sprawls well initially but Bark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barker tries to roll over but Bark keeps him under control.
Bark uses his free foot to push down on Barker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barker.
Bark pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Bark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barker!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard.
Barker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bark is keeping the position for now.
Barker throws an elbow that misses. Bark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barker's guard. Nice move by Bark!

Bark has gone for a leg lock! Barker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bark's guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bark is trying to control the position but Barker postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bark gets back to half guard.
Bark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barker's back!

Bark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barker fending off the submission attempt from Bark.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Bark looking for the choke but no joy.

Bark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Bark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barker for a finish.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Bark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Bark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bark's guard. Nice work there by Barker.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to move to full mount but Bark actually manages to regain half guard.
Barker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bark is trying to stand up here but Barker is controlling him well.
Barker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bark is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker is thwarting Bark's attempts to control the position.
Bark tries to get to full guard but Barker has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oakley Bark will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Bark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Bark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Barker looking for submissions off his back.

Bark wants to work for an arm triangle but Barker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bark's back!

Bark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barker connects with a big shot to the side of Bark's head.
Bark tries to escape but Barker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Barker looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Bark right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark is trying to remain composed but Barker is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barker is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker not allowing Bark to control his hands.
Bark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bark taking shots to the head.
Bark is squirming around, avoiding Barker's attempts to control the action.
Bark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bark wants to control but Barker is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a big elbow.
Bark is in a horrible position here. Barker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Barker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bark is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Barker!
William Barker is the new super heavyweight champion!
William Barker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.